Siddha Medicine is a living system of traditional medicine originating in South India. A Siddha doctor's eduction is as robust as a modern medicine doctor, requiring a post graduate degree of 5+ years. Thousands of years ago, Siddha medicine originated and was taught by the Siddhars, saints who created 1000's of natural medicine blends used today. A Siddha also means "one who is accomplished". It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of physical as well as spiritual perfection or enlightenment.